Volume 7 Chapter 11: It's a Secret, My Master ❤
In a secluded spot near the mushroom forest, the soft glow of Redstone Lamps illuminated the surrounding area.
Away from the noise of the adventurers' party, the sounds of chirping insects and calling birds added to the peaceful and serene atmosphere.
Melon had set up a large standing mirror and a lounge chair.
Facing the cool night breeze, I adjusted my position on the chair and allowed Melon to drape a leather cloak over me.
The sound of snipping scissors echoed above my head.
In the mirror, I could see Melon behind me, her hands skillfully at work as the scissors danced over my hair. Her fingers lightly scratched my scalp, sending small tingles as strands of hair softly fell away.
It felt incredibly calming, like I was entrusting my entire body to Melon, listening to the faint snipping of the scissors.
Ah, it's been a while since Melon last cut my hair.
It might surprise some to know that Melon is skilled at hair cutting, but I've been used to her cutting my hair since I was around fourteen.
Back at the orphanage, it wasn't unusual for the children to cut each other's hair—or even do it themselves.
Grace used to cut mine, but after Father Marbon and Maany discovered her talent and started nurturing her abilities, she had less time to spend with me. That's when Melon took over the task of cutting my hair.
Hey, don't think of me as useless—I used to cut my own hair. But I'd get lazy and use Minecraft's shears to do it, which are insanely powerful.
One swipe and not only would I have a buzz cut, but my eyebrows, eyelashes, and every other hair on my body would be gone.
No wonder it can shear a whole sheep in half a second! It's super convenient!
As for looking ugly, I didn't care much about my appearance, since who would pay attention to a villager's looks?
However, Grace was furious when she saw what I had done and permanently banned me from cutting my own hair.
So, Melon took over the task ever since.
I still remember the first time she cut my hair—she was so clumsy that she accidentally gave me a half-bowl cut. She felt so guilty about it that she spent a lot of time "practicing" with her scissors in the forest afterward.
During that time, every furry creature in the forest lived in fear. Even Rifle would start running the moment he saw the scissors in her hand.
Back to the present, I looked at Melon in the mirror and couldn't help but smile.
After all these years, she had gotten much more skilled. Now, she was more mature, and with her graceful posture and beautiful appearance, she had the aura of an untouchable, refined lady.
She had truly become a charming lady..
In the quiet forest, listening to the chirping of insects while having a beautiful lady cut my hair—this was quite an extraordinary luxury.
"Melon, you're amazing."
"Thank you very much for your praise, Master... Actually, I've always wanted to try shaving you, but you can't grow a beard. It's a bit of a shame."
"Uh... I'll work on growing one."
A shota with a beard would look strange, though... Ah, now I'm thinking about the dwarves.
"Pfft, alright, it's almost done. Master, do you like it? Are you satisfied?" Melon finished, twirling the scissors with a flourish before hanging them at her waist. She then took out a small mirror to show me the back of my head.
In the large mirror, we both looked in the same direction but also seemed to be gazing at each other.
"No matter how good it looks, it can't be better than you, Melon," I said.
She's just so cute, I had to throw in a compliment, right?
"I see. Next time, I'll try my best to make you look even better than me," Melon replied, dead serious.
Huh!? When did she get this good at resisting my charm?
I was careless! It's not just me who's grown, it seems!
"Melon, you're really cute," I tried again, slipping in another compliment out of nowhere.
"You're cute too, Master."
"Melon, Melon, I love you, like an orchid in bloom..." I decided to pull out the big guns and sing an old Mandarin love song from the 70s.
"M-Master... You're making me blush..." Melon's cheeks finally flushed red, and her tail wagged happily.
So cute! Haha! Looks like I still got the upper hand!
I've been playing the passive role for too long. Time to turn the tables, starting with Melon!
"Heh heh heh," I chuckled mischievously, grinning at Melon.
However, my moment of triumph was cut short when I suddenly felt myself falling backward. Melon had folded down the back of the lounge chair, leaving me lying flat in an instant.
Melon pulled up a small stool and sat down beside me. She then took out a small wooden jar—one I recognized. It was filled with a shampoo I had specially made.
"Now, I'll wash your hair," she said.
Her tone returned to its usual strictness, not giving me any chance to protest as she poured water over my head and started rubbing the shampoo into my hair.
Melon's fingers were thin and soft, perhaps a little cool because she's a Lizardkin, and they tickled pleasantly as she worked.
The rhythm of her fingers was sometimes gentle, sometimes firm, creating a wonderful sensation as the shampoo lathered up.
She pressed down along my scalp's pressure points and down to my neck.
The satisfying mix of pressure and tingling left me feeling completely relaxed.
"How does it feel, Master?"
"Very, very comfortable..."
Who knew washing hair could feel this good? I felt like all the strength was draining out of me...
Melon chuckled softly, then, in one quick motion, covered my eyes with a towel. I was plunged into a world of darkness.
"Uh, Melon, I can't see now... Oh, I just got water in my mouth. Could you wipe it for me?" I asked.
"Of course, I'll clean it up right away," Melon's voice sounded like she was smiling, then fell silent.
Suddenly, a sweet fragrance wafted toward my nose. Something warm and soft brushed against my lips...
...
...
"Uh, Melon, what did you just use to wipe my mouth?"
That sensation was definitely not from a towel.
"It's a secret, my Master."
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